Infertility

Cases of infertility are increasing day by day with alarming speed which requires a special attention and counselling of couples.

Infertility is declared where a woman fails to conceive after active planning for about 1 year.
The problem may be with male or female or both.
One should know the exact cause of infertility and treat it accordingly.
Now a days the treatment is easily available for such cases.

Causes

Male infertility

• Abnormal sperm production due to genetic factors, health problems like diabetes, HIV, mumps etc. Which can affect the quality of sperm also.
• Overexposure to some environmental factors like pesticides, drugs, some chemicals, radiation etc.
• Chemotherapy or radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer can affect sperm production.
• Overuse of medications like antibiotics, steroids etc.
• Insufficient exercise
• Stress

Female infertility

• Abnormal ovulation
• Anatomical defect in uterus or fallopian tubes
• Treatment of cancer
• Overweight or underweight
• Delayed puberty
• Autoimmune diseases
• Overeating junk food
• As the age increases, fertility decreases in female.
• Overuse of tobacco or alcohol
• Genetic defects
• Insufficient exercise
• Stress
• Thyroid problem

Prevention

• Avoid use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol
• Men should avoid high temperature
• Avoid exposure to environmental toxins
• Limit medications that affect fertility
• Avoid caffeine
• Maintain weight
• Avoid stress
• Exercise moderately

Consult your doctor for required treatment.

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